Tyson has more than 14 years of experience in water and wastewater operations, regulatory compliance, utility management, and infrastructure planning. As a USDA Circuit Rider with the North Carolina Rural Water Association (NCRWA), he provides technical, managerial, and financial assistance to rural utilities across North Carolina, helping improve operations, maintain compliance, strengthen financial stability, and prepare for future infrastructure needs.

Tyson has experience in water loss control, leak detection, asset management, capital improvement planning, rate studies, emergency response planning, and operator training. He is known for developing practical, data-driven solutions that help utilities improve performance and provide reliable service.

Before joining NCRWA, Tyson served as the Distribution Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Backup Wastewater and Collections ORC for the Town of Sparta, where he managed water distribution, supported wastewater operations, ensured regulatory compliance, and responded to emergencies.

Tyson holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Southern New Hampshire University and an Associate Degree in Environmental Management Technology from Pamlico Community College. He also maintains multiple North Carolina water and wastewater certifications in operations, utility management, and finance.

Raised on a farm in a small mountain town, Tyson is passionate about supporting rural communities and helping utilities provide safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services for future generations.

Tyson Edwards

Water Circuit Rider

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Tyson has more than 14 years of experience in water and wastewater operations, regulatory compliance, utility management, and infrastructure planning. As a USDA Circuit Rider with the North Carolina Rural Water Association (NCRWA), he provides technical, managerial, and financial assistance to rural utilities across North Carolina, helping improve operations, maintain compliance, strengthen financial stability, and prepare for future infrastructure needs.

Tyson has experience in water loss control, leak detection, asset management, capital improvement planning, rate studies, emergency response planning, and operator training. He is known for developing practical, data-driven solutions that help utilities improve performance and provide reliable service.

Before joining NCRWA, Tyson served as the Distribution Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Backup Wastewater and Collections ORC for the Town of Sparta, where he managed water distribution, supported wastewater operations, ensured regulatory compliance, and responded to emergencies.

Tyson holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Southern New Hampshire University and an Associate Degree in Environmental Management Technology from Pamlico Community College. He also maintains multiple North Carolina water and wastewater certifications in operations, utility management, and finance.

Raised on a farm in a small mountain town, Tyson is passionate about supporting rural communities and helping utilities provide safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services for future generations.